Zero Hanger has been around the grounds and across the latest news in the first week of training in 2026.

A frustrating litany of injuries has overshadowed a few magnets which have been shifted, providing insight into which positions players could lineup in 2025.

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Jaxon Prior (Essendon Bombers)

Defence to wing

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Prior was an important pillar of consistency for the Bombers in his first season since crossing from the Lions in 2025, but could be set for a different role in 2025.

With a complement of defensive options to choose from, Prior was instead utilised on the wing, which allowed his offensive game to flourish, running hard and delivering the ball well inside 50.

Xavier Duursma, Angus Clarke and Saad El Hawli are other wingers he'll be competing with.

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